Gardner Denver Thomas is shown on Thursday in Monroe. The Monroe City Council rejected a proposal this week that would have allowed the company to expand .

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Gov. Bobby Jindal said he hopes Monroe's City Council reconsiders its vote against funding an expansion at Gardner Denver Thomas, while his economic development secretary said he has already been in contact with company executives to reassure them of the state's commitment.

"Gardner Denver has been a great company that has created hundreds of jobs here," Jindal said following his Monroe Chamber of Commerce speech Thursday night. "I support any efforts to keep them here and help them expand here."

Stephen Moret, secretary of the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, said he ...